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Fly to Bilbao and start in PamplonaHello past, present and future pilgrims!
I will leave Canada September 12th and arrive in Paris on September 13th at 8:45am. I was looking into transportation from Paris to SJPDP and my original plan was to catch a train to Bayonne, then taxi to St Jean. This would be about 24 hours of travel (which doesn't sound all that comfortable) and my biggest fear would be not having any beds available once I arrive.
I recently read that I could fly from Paris to Biarritz for a comparable price and reduce my travel time significantly, which as a result would reduce the stress of not getting a bed.
Now my issue is, the plane to Biarritz leaves Paris at 10:50am on September 13th and would only give me 2hours to get off plane, go through customs, check bag (twice?) and board flight to Biarritz.
Any suggestions would be warmly welcomed
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Can we redirect the conversion to whether or not I should be worried in mid-September about not finding an available bed upon arrival or where to book ahead. Albergue preferred over hotel
love and peace. Buen Camino!
Thank you everyone. Your expertise in the field is clearly showing over my grande ambients.
After reading everyones suggestions and knowing my own situations and interests I think I will just catch a train.
Can we redirect the conversion to whether or not I should be worried in mid-September about not finding an available bed upon arrival or where to book ahead. Albergue preferred over hotel
love and peace. Buen Camino!
I came to the same conclusion. I am leaving Toronto on Sept. 6th. I decided to go with the flow and take the first train I can catch. I do not want to arrive after a sleepless night and have to worry about connections. Buen Camino!Thank you everyone. Your expertise in the field is clearly showing over my grande ambients.
After reading everyones suggestions and knowing my own situations and interests I think I will just catch a train.
Can we redirect the conversion to whether or not I should be worried in mid-September about not finding an available bed upon arrival or where to book ahead. Albergue preferred over hotel
love and peace. Buen Camino!
You didn't say which airline, but isn't there a later flight? Last year I flew from Toronto to Biarritz, via Paris, on Air France. I scrolled way down the list of flight connections to find a connection with a couple hours more time, but still got to Biarritz by mid-afternoon. Your choices may be limited as your flight is coming up soon, and you won't be able to buy it on the same ticket as your trans-Atlantic.Now my issue is, the plane to Biarritz leaves Paris at 10:50am on September 13th and would only give me 2hours to get off plane, go through customs, check bag (twice?) and board flight to Biarritz.
Hello past, present and future pilgrims!
I will leave Canada September 12th and arrive in Paris on September 13th at 8:45am. I was looking into transportation from Paris to SJPDP and my original plan was to catch a train to Bayonne, then taxi to St Jean. This would be about 24 hours of travel (which doesn't sound all that comfortable) and my biggest fear would be not having any beds available once I arrive.
I recently read that I could fly from Paris to Biarritz for a comparable price and reduce my travel time significantly, which as a result would reduce the stress of not getting a bed.
Now my issue is, the plane to Biarritz leaves Paris at 10:50am on September 13th and would only give me 2hours to get off plane, go through customs, check bag (twice?) and board flight to Biarritz.
Any suggestions would be warmly welcomed
oh hallo fellow Canadian, I leave TO Sep 13, flying out to Dublin. I thought long and hard about which way to go, and Dublin it is. Found I could not get a direct flight to Biarritz until the next day so.. get to spend a full day and night in Dublin.. and why not.. arrive in Biarritz the 15th and plan to hire a car to SJPDP.. and then the adventure begins.. maybe I will see you around.. buen Camino and have a safe tripThank you everyone. Your expertise in the field is clearly showing over my grande ambients.
After reading everyones suggestions and knowing my own situations and interests I think I will just catch a train.
Can we redirect the conversion to whether or not I should be worried in mid-September about not finding an available bed upon arrival or where to book ahead. Albergue preferred over hotel
love and peace. Buen Camino!
Hi Curtis,Hello past, present and future pilgrims!
I will leave Canada September 12th and arrive in Paris on September 13th at 8:45am. I was looking into transportation from Paris to SJPDP and my original plan was to catch a train to Bayonne, then taxi to St Jean. This would be about 24 hours of travel (which doesn't sound all that comfortable) and my biggest fear would be not having any beds available once I arrive.
I recently read that I could fly from Paris to Biarritz for a comparable price and reduce my travel time significantly, which as a result would reduce the stress of not getting a bed.
Now my issue is, the plane to Biarritz leaves Paris at 10:50am on September 13th and would only give me 2hours to get off plane, go through customs, check bag (twice?) and board flight to Biarritz.
Any suggestions would be warmly welcomed
Hi Maggie, maybe I see you in SJPP safe tripHi Curtis,
I'm arriving in Paris a few hours after you same day. I have a flight booked to Biarritz that evening and spending the night there before heading on to SJPP the following day. I'm hopeful to have enough time to get to a little something of Paris but maybe not enough time. This is all assuming flights are on time and bags retrieved quickly! Perhaps our paths will cross
Buon Camino
Maggie
Yes! Perhaps we will. Safe travels to you as well.Hi Maggie, maybe I see you in SJPP safe trip
There is a Ryan air flight at 3 pm but it is full. I was in the process of booking one of the last two seats when they were taken. The other airlines have flights but they are quite a bit more expensive. I will look into it again but not worried....I have not done any train travel for a while and I hear it is a pleasant trip. Cheers SandraYou didn't say which airline, but isn't there a later flight? Last year I flew from Toronto to Biarritz, via Paris, on Air France. I scrolled way down the list of flight connections to find a connection with a couple hours more time, but still got to Biarritz by mid-afternoon. Your choices may be limited as your flight is coming up soon, and you won't be able to buy it on the same ticket as your trans-Atlantic.
... I will leave Canada September 12th and arrive in Paris on September 13th at 8:45am. ... Any suggestions would be warmly welcomed
Trust the Germans to have accurate information for the French trains Use https://www.bahn.com/i/view/USA/en/index.shtml.
Arriving at CDG, you should have lots of time to catch the #4 Bus to Montparnasse (spelling) the main train station in Paris, the final stop for that 45 minute bus ride. Then from there, you should be able to book a ticket and catch a high speed train all the way to St Jean, if you haven't already figured out how to buy your train tickets on-line. When you first walk into that station from the bus stop, keep a watch for the TVG (again spelling) sign on your right while you're still in that corridor. That will be where you get your tickets.
Taking the train is much cheaper than flying, and you get to St Jean, or in my case, to Irun, by late afternoon the same day. For me, it's about 30 hours of continuous travel from the west coast to the first albergue, but it's worth it to do it all on one long day, eh!!
From one old boot to an Old Koot, thank you for this information. I am in a low space right now...you bucked me up!! I am flying or taking the train to Biarritz and staying there t0 recoup for a couple of days. This is to be a journey after a long emotional journey....one step at a time. Trying to stay on the right side of many things....!! I thank you and wish you a Buen Camino!Trust the Germans to have accurate information for the French trains Use https://www.bahn.com/i/view/USA/en/index.shtml.
Arriving at CDG, you should have lots of time to catch the #4 Bus to Montparnasse (spelling) the main train station in Paris, the final stop for that 45 minute bus ride. Then from there, you should be able to book a ticket and catch a high speed train all the way to St Jean, if you haven't already figured out how to buy your train tickets on-line. When you first walk into that station from the bus stop, keep a watch for the TVG (again spelling) sign on your right while you're still in that corridor. That will be where you get your tickets.
Taking the train is much cheaper than flying, and you get to St Jean, or in my case, to Irun, by late afternoon the same day. For me, it's about 30 hours of continuous travel from the west coast to the first albergue, but it's worth it to do it all on one long day, eh!!
@olgaeveraertoh hallo fellow Canadian, I leave TO Sep 13, flying out to Dublin. I thought long and hard about which way to go, and Dublin it is. Found I could not get a direct flight to Biarritz until the next day so.. get to spend a full day and night in Dublin.. and why not.. arrive in Biarritz the 15th and plan to hire a car to SJPDP.. and then the adventure begins.. maybe I will see you around.. buen Camino and have a safe trip
Run, fly and walk safely and with pleasure....I will watch out for the flying peregrino in Toronto...I am catching an Air Canada flight so I will not journey forward with you but I do wish you well.@olgaeveraert
I shall also be flying out of Toronto that day on my way to Europe. If you see me it would probably be running through terminal 3 trying to get my flight to Paris with less than 1.5 hours connection time from my Calgary flight and no time to get anything to eat. My latest information from Air France announces that they only provide breakfast - on an 18:35 overnight flight. I suppose that I, like many travelers obsess about the details of travel because we are so aware of having no control over most of it. However, on to France to begin our caminos - me in Oloron Ste Marie and you in St Jean Pied de Port. May both of us, and the other travelers to the camino, travel safely and with only the usual frustrations of flying. Buen camino.
Trust the Germans to have accurate information for the French trains Use https://www.bahn.com/i/view/USA/en/index.shtml.
Arriving at CDG, you should have lots of time to catch the #4 Bus to Montparnasse (spelling) the main train station in Paris, the final stop for that 45 minute bus ride. Then from there, you should be able to book a ticket and catch a high speed train all the way to St Jean, if you haven't already figured out how to buy your train tickets on-line. When you first walk into that station from the bus stop, keep a watch for the TVG (again spelling) sign on your right while you're still in that corridor. That will be where you get your tickets.
Taking the train is much cheaper than flying, and you get to St Jean, or in my case, to Irun, by late afternoon the same day. For me, it's about 30 hours of continuous travel from the west coast to the first albergue, but it's worth it to do it all on one long day, eh!!
hola, I like your spirit and , that is quite the journey ahead of you..safe travels, buen camino@olgaeveraert
I shall also be flying out of Toronto that day on my way to Europe. If you see me it would probably be running through terminal 3 trying to get my flight to Paris with less than 1.5 hours connection time from my Calgary flight and no time to get anything to eat. My latest information from Air France announces that they only provide breakfast - on an 18:35 overnight flight. I suppose that I, like many travelers obsess about the details of travel because we are so aware of having no control over most of it. However, on to France to begin our caminos - me in Oloron Ste Marie and you in St Jean Pied de Port. May both of us, and the other travelers to the camino, travel safely and with only the usual frustrations of flying. Buen camino.
That does sound like an ideal option,
I'd strongly suggest a proper night's sleep in Paris before catching your next leg.
I'm arriving to Paris CDG terminal 2A at 8:45am on September 17th from Toronto, I made reservation with Easyjet for 10:55am terminal 2D to Biarritz. With a little more than 2 hours I thought I would have enough time to do the transfer. For what I read here it would appear that I won't make the fly. I will keep this reservation anyhow and if I make it great, but if I don't I will take the train. Thanks for bringing this up, gives me a chance to be prepared for plan B just in case.
For those of you that know CDG airport, is terminal 2A in the same building than 2D?
Hello past, present and future pilgrims!
I will leave Canada September 12th and arrive in Paris on September 13th at 8:45am. I was looking into transportation from Paris to SJPDP and my original plan was to catch a train to Bayonne, then taxi to St Jean. This would be about 24 hours of travel (which doesn't sound all that comfortable) and my biggest fear would be not having any beds available once I arrive.
I recently read that I could fly from Paris to Biarritz for a comparable price and reduce my travel time significantly, which as a result would reduce the stress of not getting a bed.
Now my issue is, the plane to Biarritz leaves Paris at 10:50am on September 13th and would only give me 2hours to get off plane, go through customs, check bag (twice?) and board flight to Biarritz.
Any suggestions would be warmly welcomed
Hi Chris, I know this is an old thread, but I am wondering if you made the flight to Biarrtiz in 2 hours when you arrived at CDG airport? I am looking at a similar situationThanks Whariwharangi, the maps are useful. You are right, is probably faster to walk.
I will report back and let you know if I made it to my fly.
Chris
Hi Chris, I know this is an old thread, but I am wondering if you made the flight to Biarrtiz in 2 hours when you arrived at CDG airport? I am looking at a similar situation
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